Weather
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Washington. It is in effect from early Thursday Morning – Saturday Morning. This storm will consist of an extended period of heavy, accumulating snowfall for the mountains and the valleys.
2-3 FEET of Snow In The Mountains Thursday Morning – Saturday Morning In Washington.
NOAA Has Issued A Winter Storm Watch For:
- Washington
Heavy snowfall is expected to accumulate in the valleys, but most of that will occur on Friday – Saturday as the first part of the storm is a little warmer.
Additional Storm Info:
Washington: 2-3 Feet of Snow In The Mountains Thursday Morning – Saturday Morning
* Total valley snow accumulations of 8 to 13 inches
possible, with mountain accumulations of 2 to 3 feet.
- NOAA Spokane, WA
WA Winter Storm Watch:
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 346 AM PST Wed Dec 27 2017 ...Long Period of Accumulating Heavy Snow... .A pair of moist Pacific storm systems will impact the region Thursday and Thursday night and again Friday and Friday night. The mountains ringing the Columbia Basin will accumulate impressive amounts of snow during this period. The valleys also have the potential to experience heavy snow accumulations. Northern Panhandle-Central Panhandle Mountains- Northeast Mountains-Okanogan Highlands- East Slopes Northern Cascades- Including the following locations Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Eastport, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Kellogg, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, Mullan, Fourth of July Pass, Dobson Pass, Lookout Pass, Colville, Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, Kettle Falls, Springdale-Hunters Road, Orin-Rice Road, Flowery Trail Road, Republic, Inchelium, Wauconda, Chesaw Road, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Boulder Creek Road, Sherman Pass, Leavenworth, Mazama, Twisp, Winthrop, Stehekin, Conconully, Blewett Pass, and Loup Loup Pass ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Friday. Total valley snow accumulations of 8 to 13 inches possible, with mountain accumulations of 2 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Eastport, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Kellogg, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, Mullan, Fourth of July Pass, Dobson Pass, Lookout Pass, Colville, Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, Kettle Falls, Springdale-Hunters Road, Orin-Rice Road, Flowery Trail Road, Republic, Inchelium, Wauconda, Chesaw Road, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Boulder Creek Road, Sherman Pass, Leavenworth, Mazama, Twisp, Winthrop, Stehekin, Conconully, Blewett Pass, and Loup Loup Pass. * WHEN...Steady light snow will begin Thursday morning...briefly taper off late Thursday night and then return aggressively on Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are possible. Travel across mountain passes may be very difficult or impossible for periods of time during this event.
